Hazel is quickly becoming one of my favorite local boutiques. Located on the North Side of Chicago in the Ravenswood neighborhood, Hazel is home to such diverse treats as seasonal candles (I love, love, love Illume’s Heirloom Pumpkin and Roasted Chestnut), a mix of stationary choices from elegant to funky to funny (check out their funky Sagaform line – especially for all of you Chicago lovers!), and great jewelry. A note of the jewelry deserves its own sentence since there are so many diverse lines at Hazel. There are fun pieces consisting of beads that sparkle on a fun day in the office. Plus, there are statement pieces that are made to dazzle from season-to- season, day- to-night. Please be sure to check out their Satellite collection (www.satelliteparis.com). These pieces are great for high-low mixing and creating your own personal style imprint. Gorgeous! I recently purchased two rings from their Santa Lucia line for Fall/Winter. Hazel is the only boutique in Chicago to sell these stunners! In addition to all of these great finds, Hazel carries specialty soaps, scarves, and do-dads to liven up your apartment or home during the bleak but fabulous Chicago winters. Happy shopping!